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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 700.83 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 700.83 and 223.65 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 700.83 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/700.83 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 700.83 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 156,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,740.63/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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