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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 696.38 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 696.38 and 220.84 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 696.38 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/696.38 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 696.38 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 153,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,787.46/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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