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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 699.17 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 699.17 and 222.53 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 699.17 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/699.17 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 699.17 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 155,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,581.69/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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