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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 709.41 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 709.41 and 229.41 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 709.41 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/709.41 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 709.41 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 162,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,745.75/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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