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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 701.53 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 701.53 and 224.55 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 701.53 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/701.53 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 701.53 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 157,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,528.00/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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