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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 698.04 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 698.04 and 222.30 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 698.04 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/698.04 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 698.04 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 155,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,174.29/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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