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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.60 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.60 and 229.40 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 708.60 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/708.60 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 708.60 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 162,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,552.84/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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