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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 702.18 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 702.18 and 224.46 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 702.18 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/702.18 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 702.18 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 157,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,611.32/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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