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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 701.44 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 701.44 and 224.32 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 701.44 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/701.44 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 701.44 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 157,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,347.02/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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