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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 708.96 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 708.96 and 229.20 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 708.96 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/708.96 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 708.96 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 162,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,493.63/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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