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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 699.89 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 699.89 and 222.92 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 699.89 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/699.89 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 699.89 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 156,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,014.86/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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