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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 699.17 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 699.17 and 222.48 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 699.17 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/699.17 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 699.17 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 155,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,550.23/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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