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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 699.40 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 699.40 and 222.72 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 699.40 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/699.40 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 699.40 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 155,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,770.37/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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