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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 696.09 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 696.09 and 220.50 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 696.09 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/696.09 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 696.09 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 153,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,487.85/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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