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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.35, 702.68 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.35, 702.68 and 225.05 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.35 : 702.68 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.35/702.68 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.35x = 702.68 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.35x = 158,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,133.50/468.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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