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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 704.84 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 704.84 and 223.16 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 704.84 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/704.84 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 704.84 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 157,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,292.09/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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