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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 698.18 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 698.18 and 222.24 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 698.18 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/698.18 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 698.18 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 155,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,163.52/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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