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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 709 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 709 and 229.56 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 709 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/709 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 709 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 162,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,758.04/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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