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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 702.99 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 702.99 and 225.11 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 702.99 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/702.99 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 702.99 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 158,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,246.56/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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