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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 709.53 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 709.53 and 226.35 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 709.53 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/709.53 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 709.53 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 160,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,602.12/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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