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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 699.60 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 699.60 and 223.40 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 699.60 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/699.60 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 699.60 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 156,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,290.64/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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