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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.53, 701.73 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.53, 701.73 and 225.23 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.53 : 701.73 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.53/701.73 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.53x = 701.73 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.53x = 158,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,050.65/468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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