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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 697.14 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 697.14 and 221.64 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 697.14 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/697.14 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 697.14 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 154,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,514.11/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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