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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.63, 698.64 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.63, 698.64 and 222.15 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.63 : 698.64 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.63/698.64 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.63x = 698.64 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.63x = 155,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202.88/465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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