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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 695.30 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 695.30 and 220.23 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 695.30 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/695.30 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 695.30 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 153,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,124.82/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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