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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 696.42 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 696.42 and 221.01 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 696.42 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/696.42 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 696.42 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 153,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,915.78/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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