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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.80 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.80 and 223.22 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.80 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.80 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.80 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 157,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,327.50/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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