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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 700.02 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 700.02 and 223.15 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 700.02 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/700.02 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 700.02 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 156,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,207.71/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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