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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.70, 700.34 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.70, 700.34 and 223.25 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.70 : 700.34 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.70/700.34 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.70x = 700.34 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.70x = 156,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,346.29/466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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