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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 708.51 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 708.51 and 228.69 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 708.51 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/708.51 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 708.51 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 162,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,029.15/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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