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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 708.48 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 708.48 and 225.72 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 708.48 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/708.48 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 708.48 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 159,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,918.11/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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