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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 701.22 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 701.22 and 223.80 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 701.22 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/701.22 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 701.22 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 156,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,933.04/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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