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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696 and 220.36 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 153,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,370.56/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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