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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 702.84 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 702.84 and 224.88 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 702.84 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/702.84 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 702.84 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 158,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,054.66/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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