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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.83, 697.61 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.83, 697.61 and 221.53 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.83 : 697.61 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.83/697.61 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.83x = 697.61 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.83x = 154,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,541.54/464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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