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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.11, 702.17 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.11, 702.17 and 224.58 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.11 : 702.17 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.11/702.17 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.11x = 702.17 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.11x = 157,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,689.58/468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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