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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 700.91 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 700.91 and 223.79 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 700.91 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/700.91 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 700.91 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 156,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,856.65/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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