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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 701.93 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 701.93 and 224.66 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 701.93 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/701.93 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 701.93 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 157,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,697.91/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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