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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.66, 701.04 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.66, 701.04 and 224.30 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.66 : 701.04 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.66/701.04 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.66x = 701.04 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.66x = 157,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,243.27/467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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