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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 696.98 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 696.98 and 221.38 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 696.98 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/696.98 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 696.98 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 154,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,297.43/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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