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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 698.88 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 698.88 and 222.54 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 698.88 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/698.88 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 698.88 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 155,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,528.76/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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