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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 696.32 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 696.32 and 220.84 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 696.32 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/696.32 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 696.32 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 153,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,775.31/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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