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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 696.78 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 696.78 and 221 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 696.78 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/696.78 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 696.78 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 153,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,988.38/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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