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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 700.64 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 700.64 and 223.42 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 700.64 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/700.64 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 700.64 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 156,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,532.37/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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