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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.90 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.90 and 223.68 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.90 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.90 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.90 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 156,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,777.31/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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