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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 703.34 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 703.34 and 225.45 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 703.34 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/703.34 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 703.34 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 158,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,566.88/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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