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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.21, 699.31 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.21, 699.31 and 222.60 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.21 : 699.31 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.21/699.31 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.21x = 699.31 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.21x = 155,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,664.75/466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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