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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.30 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.30 and 224.76 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.30 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.30 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.30 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 157,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,848.95/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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