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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 709.83 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 709.83 and 229.73 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 709.83 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/709.83 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 709.83 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 163,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,065.70/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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