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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 702.78 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 702.78 and 225.16 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 702.78 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/702.78 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 702.78 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 158,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,237.94/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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