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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.16, 709.29 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.16, 709.29 and 229.44 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.16 : 709.29 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.16/709.29 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.16x = 709.29 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.16x = 162,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,739.50/473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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