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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 709.25 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 709.25 and 229.29 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 709.25 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/709.25 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 709.25 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 162,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,622.79/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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