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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 700.06 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 700.06 and 223.19 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 700.06 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/700.06 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 700.06 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 156,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,246.39/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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