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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 700.50 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 700.50 and 223.86 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 700.50 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/700.50 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 700.50 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 156,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,813.93/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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