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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 698.76 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 698.76 and 222.35 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 698.76 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/698.76 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 698.76 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 155,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,365.79/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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