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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 700.47 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 700.47 and 223.17 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 700.47 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/700.47 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 700.47 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 156,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,323.89/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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