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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.19, 696.48 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.19, 696.48 and 220.68 is: 331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.19 : 696.48 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.19/696.48 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.19x = 696.48 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.19x = 153,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,699.21/464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.11

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