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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 701.60 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 701.60 and 224.52 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 701.60 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/701.60 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 701.60 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 157,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,523.23/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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