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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.85, 697.41 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.85, 697.41 and 221.38 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.85 : 697.41 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.85/697.41 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.85x = 697.41 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.85x = 154,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,392.63/464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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