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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 697.19 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 697.19 and 221.49 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 697.19 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/697.19 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 697.19 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 154,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,419.51/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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