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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 696.02 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 696.02 and 220.36 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 696.02 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/696.02 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 696.02 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 153,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,374.97/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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