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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.57 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.57 and 224.17 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.57 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.57 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.57 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 157,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,270.95/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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