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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 698.73 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 698.73 and 223.23 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 698.73 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/698.73 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 698.73 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 155,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,976.03/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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