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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.80 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.80 and 229.69 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.80 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.80 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.80 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 163,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,033.96/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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