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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.98, 699.17 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.98, 699.17 and 222.68 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.98 : 699.17 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.98/699.17 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.98x = 699.17 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.98x = 155,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,691.81/465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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