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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 708.81 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 708.81 and 229.34 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 708.81 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/708.81 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 708.81 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 162,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,558.49/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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