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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 700.34 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 700.34 and 223.36 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 700.34 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/700.34 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 700.34 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 156,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,425.07/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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