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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 709.70 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 709.70 and 229.64 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 709.70 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/709.70 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 709.70 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 162,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,970.81/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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