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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 703.26 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 703.26 and 225.40 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 703.26 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/703.26 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 703.26 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 158,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,514.80/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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