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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 698.38 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 698.38 and 222.68 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 698.38 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/698.38 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 698.38 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 155,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,515.26/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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