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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 696 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 696 and 220.31 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 696 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/696 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 696 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 153,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,332.28/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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