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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.07 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.07 and 221.07 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.07 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.07 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.07 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 154,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,101.26/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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