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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 697.32 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 697.32 and 221.52 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 697.32 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/697.32 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 697.32 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 154,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,470.33/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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