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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 701.49 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 701.49 and 224.40 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 701.49 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/701.49 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 701.49 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 157,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,414.36/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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