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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 710.02 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 710.02 and 226.88 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 710.02 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/710.02 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 710.02 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 161,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,089.34/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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