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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.45, 709.68 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.45, 709.68 and 229.82 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.45 : 709.68 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.45/709.68 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.45x = 709.68 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.45x = 163,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,098.66/473.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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