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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 701.55 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 701.55 and 223.80 is: 335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 701.55 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/701.55 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 701.55 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 157,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,006.89/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.83

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