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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 701.86 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 701.86 and 224.16 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 701.86 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/701.86 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 701.86 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 157,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,324.31/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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