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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 699.75 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 699.75 and 223.08 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 699.75 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/699.75 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 699.75 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 156,100.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,100.23/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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