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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 700.02 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 700.02 and 223.17 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 700.02 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/700.02 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 700.02 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 156,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,223.46/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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