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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 701.31 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 701.31 and 224.01 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 701.31 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/701.31 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 701.31 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 157,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,100.45/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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