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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 695.88 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 695.88 and 220.20 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 695.88 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/695.88 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 695.88 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 153,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,232.78/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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