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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 709.65 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 709.65 and 229.49 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 709.65 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/709.65 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 709.65 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 162,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,857.58/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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