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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 697.73 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 697.73 and 221.52 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 697.73 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/697.73 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 697.73 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 154,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,561.15/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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