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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 703.14 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 703.14 and 225.33 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 703.14 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/703.14 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 703.14 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 158,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,438.54/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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