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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 708.67 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 708.67 and 229.41 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 708.67 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/708.67 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 708.67 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 162,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,574.98/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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