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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 708.81 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 708.81 and 229.02 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 708.81 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/708.81 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 708.81 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 162,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,331.67/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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