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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 699.93 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 699.93 and 223.20 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 699.93 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/699.93 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 699.93 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 156,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,224.38/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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