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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 708.98 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 708.98 and 229.05 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 708.98 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/708.98 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 708.98 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 162,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,390.72/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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