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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 700.46 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 700.46 and 223.56 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 700.46 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/700.46 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 700.46 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 156,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,594.84/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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