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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 696.78 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 696.78 and 221.52 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 696.78 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/696.78 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 696.78 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 154,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,350.71/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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