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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 703.38 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 703.38 and 222.27 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 703.38 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/703.38 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 703.38 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 156,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,340.27/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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