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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 702.74 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 702.74 and 224.98 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 702.74 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/702.74 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 702.74 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 158,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,101.25/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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