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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.89, 701.88 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.89, 701.88 and 224.48 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.89 : 701.88 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.89/701.88 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.89x = 701.88 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.89x = 157,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,558.02/467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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