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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.83, 705.30 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.83, 705.30 and 223.66 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.83 : 705.30 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.83/705.30 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.83x = 705.30 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.83x = 157,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,747.40/470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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