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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 696.79 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 696.79 and 221.62 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 696.79 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/696.79 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 696.79 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 154,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,422.60/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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