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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 697.25 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 697.25 and 221.19 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 697.25 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/697.25 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 697.25 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 154,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,223.62/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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