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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 701.56 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 701.56 and 224.36 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 701.56 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/701.56 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 701.56 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 157,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,402.00/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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