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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 697.74 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 697.74 and 222.24 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 697.74 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/697.74 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 697.74 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 155,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,065.74/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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