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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.85, 698.91 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.85, 698.91 and 222.38 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.85 : 698.91 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.85/698.91 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.85x = 698.91 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.85x = 155,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,423.61/465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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