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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.80, 700.19 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.80, 700.19 and 222.58 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.80 : 700.19 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.80/700.19 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.80x = 700.19 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.80x = 155,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,847.18/466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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