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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.91, 698.78 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.91, 698.78 and 222.73 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.91 : 698.78 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.91/698.78 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.91x = 698.78 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.91x = 155,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,638.16/465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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