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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.86, 699.86 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.86, 699.86 and 223.04 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.86 : 699.86 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.86/699.86 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.86x = 699.86 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.86x = 156,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,096.77/466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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