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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.90, 709.50 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.90, 709.50 and 229.30 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.90 : 709.50 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.90/709.50 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.90x = 709.50 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.90x = 162,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,688.35/472.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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