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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.67, 709.07 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.67, 709.07 and 229.21 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.67 : 709.07 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.67/709.07 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.67x = 709.07 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.67x = 162,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,525.93/472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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