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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 703.46 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 703.46 and 222.34 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 703.46 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/703.46 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 703.46 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 156,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,407.30/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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