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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 700.43 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 700.43 and 223.35 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 700.43 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/700.43 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 700.43 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 156,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,441.60/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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