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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.41, 701.10 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.41, 701.10 and 224.11 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.41 : 701.10 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.41/701.10 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.41x = 701.10 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.41x = 157,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,123.52/467.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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