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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 701.28 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 701.28 and 224.16 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 701.28 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/701.28 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 701.28 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 157,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,198.92/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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