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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 701.74 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 701.74 and 224.12 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 701.74 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/701.74 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 701.74 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 157,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,273.97/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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