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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 698.22 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 698.22 and 221.74 is: 332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 698.22 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/698.22 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 698.22 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 154,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,821.56/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.63

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