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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 699.15 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 699.15 and 222.49 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 699.15 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/699.15 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 699.15 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 155,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,550.39/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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