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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 701.08 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 701.08 and 223.93 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 701.08 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/701.08 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 701.08 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 156,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,992.84/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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