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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 697.76 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 697.76 and 221.84 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 697.76 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/697.76 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 697.76 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 154,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,791.08/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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