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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 700.31 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 700.31 and 223.36 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 700.31 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/700.31 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 700.31 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 156,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,420.05/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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