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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 699.09 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 699.09 and 222.58 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 699.09 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/699.09 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 699.09 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 155,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,603.45/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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