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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.86, 699.84 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.86, 699.84 and 223.56 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.86 : 699.84 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.86/699.84 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.86x = 699.84 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.86x = 156,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,456.23/466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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