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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.74 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.74 and 220.12 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.74 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.74 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.74 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 153,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,146.29/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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