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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 699.91 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 699.91 and 223.61 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 699.91 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/699.91 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 699.91 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 156,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,508.07/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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