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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 709.50 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 709.50 and 229.56 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 709.50 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/709.50 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 709.50 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 162,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,872.82/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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