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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 696.84 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 696.84 and 221 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 696.84 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/696.84 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 696.84 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 154,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,001.64/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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