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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 702.59 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 702.59 and 221.54 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 702.59 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/702.59 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 702.59 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 155,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,647.17/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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