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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 701.09 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 701.09 and 223.86 is: 335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 701.09 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/701.09 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 701.09 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 156,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,944.89/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.79

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