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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 699.84 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 699.84 and 223.29 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 699.84 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/699.84 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 699.84 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 156,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,267.27/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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