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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.66 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.66 and 221.06 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.66 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.66 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.66 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 154,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,003.66/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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