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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.88 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.88 and 222.24 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.88 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.88 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.88 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 155,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,319.09/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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