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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 700.24 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 700.24 and 223.31 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 700.24 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/700.24 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 700.24 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 156,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,370.59/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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