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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 701.58 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 701.58 and 224.34 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 701.58 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/701.58 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 701.58 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 157,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,392.46/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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