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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 700.92 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 700.92 and 223.68 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 700.92 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/700.92 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 700.92 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 156,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,781.79/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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