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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 695.43 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 695.43 and 220.38 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 695.43 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/695.43 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 695.43 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 153,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,258.86/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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