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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.80, 700.44 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.80, 700.44 and 223.29 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.80 : 700.44 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.80/700.44 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.80x = 700.44 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.80x = 156,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,401.25/466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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