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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.81, 697.79 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.81, 697.79 and 222.57 is: 333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.81 : 697.79 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.81/697.79 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.81x = 697.79 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.81x = 155,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,306.01/465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.41

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