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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 701.19 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 701.19 and 223.70 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 701.19 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/701.19 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 701.19 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 156,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858.61/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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