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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 698.10 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 698.10 and 221.86 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 698.10 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/698.10 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 698.10 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 154,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,880.47/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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