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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 701.51 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 701.51 and 224.08 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 701.51 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/701.51 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 701.51 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 157,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,190.85/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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