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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 706.24 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 706.24 and 224.15 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 706.24 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/706.24 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 706.24 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 158,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,300.21/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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