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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 698.87 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 698.87 and 222.34 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 698.87 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/698.87 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 698.87 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 155,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,386.76/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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