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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 709.17 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 709.17 and 229.02 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 709.17 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/709.17 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 709.17 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 162,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,414.11/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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