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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.18, 698.29 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.18, 698.29 and 222.46 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.18 : 698.29 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.18/698.29 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.18x = 698.29 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.18x = 155,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,339.29/466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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