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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.90, 697.44 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.90, 697.44 and 221.30 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.90 : 697.44 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.90/697.44 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.90x = 697.44 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.90x = 154,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,339.98/464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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