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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 710.05 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 710.05 and 226.65 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 710.05 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/710.05 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 710.05 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 160,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,928.15/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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