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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 696.59 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 696.59 and 221.16 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 696.59 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/696.59 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 696.59 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 154,055.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,055.79/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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