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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 698.21 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 698.21 and 222.07 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 698.21 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/698.21 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 698.21 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 155,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.49/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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