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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 703.12 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 703.12 and 225.16 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 703.12 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/703.12 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 703.12 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 158,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,314.50/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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