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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 697.70 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 697.70 and 221.86 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 697.70 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/697.70 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 697.70 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 154,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,791.72/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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