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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 700.10 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 700.10 and 223.15 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 700.10 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/700.10 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 700.10 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 156,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,226.20/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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