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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 700.29 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 700.29 and 223.29 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 700.29 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/700.29 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 700.29 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 156,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,367.75/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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