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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 701.16 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 701.16 and 223.63 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 701.16 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/701.16 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 701.16 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 156,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,800.41/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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