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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 710.84 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 710.84 and 226.98 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 710.84 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/710.84 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 710.84 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 161,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,346.46/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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