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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.42, 709.59 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.42, 709.59 and 229.58 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.42 : 709.59 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.42/709.59 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.42x = 709.59 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.42x = 162,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,907.67/473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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