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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 699.42 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 699.42 and 223.30 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 699.42 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/699.42 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 699.42 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 156,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,180.49/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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