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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 697.92 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 697.92 and 221.98 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 697.92 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/697.92 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 697.92 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 154,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,924.28/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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