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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 700.98 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 700.98 and 223.82 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 700.98 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/700.98 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 700.98 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 156,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,893.34/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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