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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.29, 705.41 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.29, 705.41 and 223.67 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.29 : 705.41 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.29/705.41 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.29x = 705.41 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.29x = 157,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,778.13/470.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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