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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 702.09 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 702.09 and 224.58 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 702.09 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/702.09 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 702.09 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 157,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,675.37/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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