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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.97, 709.43 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.97, 709.43 and 228.76 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.97 : 709.43 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.97/709.43 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.97x = 709.43 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.97x = 162,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,285.66/472.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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