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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 710.03 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 710.03 and 226.80 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 710.03 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/710.03 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 710.03 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 161,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,031.86/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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