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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 696.95 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 696.95 and 221.10 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 696.95 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/696.95 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 696.95 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 154,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,095.65/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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