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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 708.36 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 708.36 and 228.94 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 708.36 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/708.36 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 708.36 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 162,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,170.17/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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