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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 704.94 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 704.94 and 223.17 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 704.94 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/704.94 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 704.94 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 157,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,316.82/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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