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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 708.60 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 708.60 and 225.87 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 708.60 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/708.60 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 708.60 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 160,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,050.35/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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