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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 704.50 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 704.50 and 223.08 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 704.50 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/704.50 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 704.50 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 157,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,159.86/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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