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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 696.17 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 696.17 and 220.91 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 696.17 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/696.17 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 696.17 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 153,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,787.99/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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