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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 702.48 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 702.48 and 225.28 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 702.48 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/702.48 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 702.48 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 158,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,254.69/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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