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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 699.52 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 699.52 and 222.68 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 699.52 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/699.52 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 699.52 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 155,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,769.11/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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