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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 701.36 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 701.36 and 224.02 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 701.36 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/701.36 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 701.36 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 157,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,115.32/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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