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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 697.76 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 697.76 and 221.53 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 697.76 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/697.76 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 697.76 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 154,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,575.33/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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