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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 700.49 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 700.49 and 223.47 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 700.49 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/700.49 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 700.49 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 156,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,535.00/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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