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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.83, 710.63 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.83, 710.63 and 226.88 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.83 : 710.63 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.83/710.63 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.83x = 710.63 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.83x = 161,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,225.71/473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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