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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.66, 701.49 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.66, 701.49 and 221.01 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.66 : 701.49 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.66/701.49 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.66x = 701.49 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.66x = 155,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,036.30/467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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