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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.51, 695.23 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.51, 695.23 and 219.97 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.51 : 695.23 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.51/695.23 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.51x = 695.23 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.51x = 152,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,929.74/463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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