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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.77, 698.74 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.77, 698.74 and 222.31 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.77 : 698.74 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.77/698.74 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.77x = 698.74 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.77x = 155,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,339.19/465.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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