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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.42, 709.71 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.42, 709.71 and 229.61 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.42 : 709.71 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.42/709.71 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.42x = 709.71 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.42x = 162,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,956.51/473.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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