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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 701.78 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 701.78 and 224.73 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 701.78 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/701.78 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 701.78 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 157,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,709.90/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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