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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.82, 703.64 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.82, 703.64 and 225.46 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.82 : 703.64 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.82/703.64 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.82x = 703.64 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.82x = 158,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,642.67/468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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