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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.05, 700.16 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.05, 700.16 and 223.24 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.05 : 700.16 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.05/700.16 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.05x = 700.16 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.05x = 156,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,300.22/467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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