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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 701.10 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 701.10 and 224.10 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 701.10 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/701.10 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 701.10 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 157,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,116.51/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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