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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 700.69 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 700.69 and 224.05 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 700.69 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/700.69 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 700.69 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 156,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,990.33/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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