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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 696 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 696 and 220.40 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 696 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/696 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 696 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 153,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,394.92/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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