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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 700.89 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 700.89 and 223.73 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 700.89 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/700.89 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 700.89 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 156,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,806.62/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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