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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.41, 699.60 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.41, 699.60 and 223.11 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.41 : 699.60 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.41/699.60 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.41x = 699.60 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.41x = 156,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,087.76/466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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