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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 702.26 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 702.26 and 224.47 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 702.26 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/702.26 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 702.26 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 157,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,631.67/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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