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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.56, 697.28 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.56, 697.28 and 222.26 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.56 : 697.28 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.56/697.28 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.56x = 697.28 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.56x = 154,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,975.15/465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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