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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.43, 698.14 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.43, 698.14 and 222.13 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.43 : 698.14 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.43/698.14 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.43x = 698.14 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.43x = 155,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,077.84/465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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