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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 702.50 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 702.50 and 224.93 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 702.50 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/702.50 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 702.50 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 158,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,008.69/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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