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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 699.89 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 699.89 and 223.26 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 699.89 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/699.89 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 699.89 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 156,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,256.33/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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