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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 698.34 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 698.34 and 222.08 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 698.34 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/698.34 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 698.34 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 155,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,087.35/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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