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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 696.10 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 696.10 and 220.16 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 696.10 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/696.10 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 696.10 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 153,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,253.38/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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