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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.87, 700.46 and 220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.87, 700.46 and 220.18 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.87 : 700.46 = 220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.87/700.46 = 220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.87x = 700.46 × 220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.87x = 154,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227.28/466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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