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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 709.51 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 709.51 and 229.71 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 709.51 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/709.51 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 709.51 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 162,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,982.06/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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