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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 702.53 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 702.53 and 221.88 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 702.53 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/702.53 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 702.53 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 155,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,877.36/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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