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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.89, 709.27 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.89, 709.27 and 229.35 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.89 : 709.27 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.89/709.27 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.89x = 709.27 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.89x = 162,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,670.50/472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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