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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 703.46 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 703.46 and 225.62 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 703.46 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/703.46 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 703.46 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 158,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,714.65/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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