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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 700.23 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 700.23 and 223.43 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 700.23 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/700.23 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 700.23 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 156,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,452.39/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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