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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 702.50 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 702.50 and 224.76 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 702.50 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/702.50 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 702.50 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 157,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,892.78/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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