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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 702.39 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 702.39 and 224.60 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 702.39 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/702.39 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 702.39 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 157,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,756.79/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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