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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 709.25 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 709.25 and 229.28 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 709.25 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/709.25 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 709.25 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 162,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,612.15/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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