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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.91, 698.65 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.91, 698.65 and 222.50 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.91 : 698.65 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.91/698.65 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.91x = 698.65 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.91x = 155,449.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,449.63/465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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