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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 700.11 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 700.11 and 223.17 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 700.11 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/700.11 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 700.11 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 156,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,243.55/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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