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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.58, 708.40 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.58, 708.40 and 225.36 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.58 : 708.40 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.58/708.40 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.58x = 708.40 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.58x = 159,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,645.02/472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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