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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 696.24 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 696.24 and 220.86 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 696.24 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/696.24 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 696.24 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 153,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,771.57/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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