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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.48, 699.40 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.48, 699.40 and 223.03 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.48 : 699.40 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.48/699.40 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.48x = 699.40 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.48x = 155,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988.34/466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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