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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.73, 703.14 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.73, 703.14 and 225.04 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.73 : 703.14 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.73/703.14 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.73x = 703.14 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.73x = 158,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234.63/468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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