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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 701 and 224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 701 and 224.09 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 701 = 224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/701 = 224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 701 × 224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 157,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,087.09/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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