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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.37, 698.74 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.37, 698.74 and 222.08 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.37 : 698.74 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.37/698.74 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.37x = 698.74 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.37x = 155,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,172.13/465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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