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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.69, 698.67 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.69, 698.67 and 222.21 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.69 : 698.67 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.69/698.67 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.69x = 698.67 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.69x = 155,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,251.46/465.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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