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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 701.94 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 701.94 and 262.22 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 701.94 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/701.94 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 701.94 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 184,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062.71/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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