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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 702.27 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 702.27 and 224.84 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 702.27 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/702.27 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 702.27 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 157,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,900.14/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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