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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 698.96 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 698.96 and 222.56 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 698.96 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/698.96 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 698.96 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 155,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,560.54/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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