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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 703.81 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 703.81 and 222.81 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 703.81 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/703.81 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 703.81 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 156,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,812.29/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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