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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 700.16 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 700.16 and 223.52 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 700.16 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/700.16 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 700.16 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 156,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,499.76/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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