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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 700.47 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 700.47 and 223.53 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 700.47 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/700.47 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 700.47 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 156,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,576.06/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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