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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 698.56 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 698.56 and 222.19 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 698.56 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/698.56 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 698.56 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 155,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,210.19/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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