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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.42, 697.73 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.42, 697.73 and 221.61 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.42 : 697.73 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.42/697.73 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.42x = 697.73 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.42x = 154,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,622.84/465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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