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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 702.71 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 702.71 and 221.85 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 702.71 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/702.71 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 702.71 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 155,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,895.10/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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