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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 701.06 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 701.06 and 224.15 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 701.06 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/701.06 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 701.06 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 157,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137.97/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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