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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 709.19 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 709.19 and 229.12 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 709.19 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/709.19 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 709.19 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 162,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,489.61/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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