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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 700.73 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 700.73 and 223.52 is: 335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 700.73 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/700.73 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 700.73 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 156,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,627.17/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.40

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