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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 698.85 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 698.85 and 222.60 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 698.85 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/698.85 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 698.85 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 155,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,564.01/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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