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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 697.33 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 697.33 and 221.43 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 697.33 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/697.33 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 697.33 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 154,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,409.78/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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