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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 709.11 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 709.11 and 229.50 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 709.11 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/709.11 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 709.11 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 162,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,740.75/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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