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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 700.70 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 700.70 and 223.68 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 700.70 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/700.70 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 700.70 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 156,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,731.40/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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