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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.86, 701.44 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.86, 701.44 and 224.55 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.86 : 701.44 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.86/701.44 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.86x = 701.44 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.86x = 157,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,510.11/467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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