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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 696.92 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 696.92 and 221.03 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 696.92 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/696.92 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 696.92 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 154,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,035.64/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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