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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 696.96 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 696.96 and 220.74 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 696.96 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/696.96 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 696.96 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 153,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,846.95/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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