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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 699.50 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 699.50 and 223.74 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 699.50 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/699.50 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 699.50 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 156,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,506.13/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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