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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.69 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.69 and 224.92 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.69 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.69 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.69 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 158,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,049.03/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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