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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 696.86 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 696.86 and 220.92 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 696.86 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/696.86 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 696.86 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 153,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,950.31/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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