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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 703.34 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 703.34 and 222.16 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 703.34 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/703.34 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 703.34 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 156,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,254.01/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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