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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 702.29 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 702.29 and 224.63 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 702.29 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/702.29 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 702.29 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 157,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,755.40/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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