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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 699.60 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 699.60 and 222.60 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 699.60 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/699.60 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 699.60 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 155,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,730.96/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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