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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 698.60 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 698.60 and 222.15 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 698.60 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/698.60 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 698.60 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 155,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,193.99/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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