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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 696.32 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 696.32 and 220.55 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 696.32 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/696.32 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 696.32 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 153,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,568.79/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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