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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 702.02 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 702.02 and 224.29 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 702.02 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/702.02 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 702.02 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 157,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,456.07/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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