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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 698.15 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 698.15 and 221.87 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 698.15 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/698.15 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 698.15 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 154,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,900.84/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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