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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 703.11 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 703.11 and 225.68 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 703.11 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/703.11 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 703.11 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 158,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,677.86/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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