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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 696.33 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 696.33 and 220.73 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 696.33 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/696.33 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 696.33 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 153,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,697.44/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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