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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 697.96 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 697.96 and 221.68 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 697.96 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/697.96 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 697.96 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 154,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,723.77/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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