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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.88, 698.67 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.88, 698.67 and 222.25 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.88 : 698.67 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.88/698.67 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.88x = 698.67 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.88x = 155,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,279.41/465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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