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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 702.84 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 702.84 and 225.28 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 702.84 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/702.84 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 702.84 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 158,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,335.80/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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