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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 696.16 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 696.16 and 220.41 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 696.16 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/696.16 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 696.16 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 153,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,441.18/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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