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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.45, 709.67 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.45, 709.67 and 229.84 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.45 : 709.67 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.45/709.67 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.45x = 709.67 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.45x = 163,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,109.35/473.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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