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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 697.98 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 697.98 and 221.68 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 697.98 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/697.98 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 697.98 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 154,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,728.21/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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