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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 702.86 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 702.86 and 225.29 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 702.86 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/702.86 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 702.86 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 158,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,342.69/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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