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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 698.18 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 698.18 and 221.90 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 698.18 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/698.18 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 698.18 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 154,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,921.54/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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