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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 697.28 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 697.28 and 221.58 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 697.28 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/697.28 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 697.28 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 154,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,502.19/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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