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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 703.08 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 703.08 and 225.33 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 703.08 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/703.08 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 703.08 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 158,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,425.02/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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