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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 697.65 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 697.65 and 221.50 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 697.65 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/697.65 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 697.65 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 154,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,529.52/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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