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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 699.90 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 699.90 and 223 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 699.90 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/699.90 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 699.90 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 156,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,077.70/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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