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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 708.99 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 708.99 and 228.99 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 708.99 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/708.99 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 708.99 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 162,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,350.42/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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