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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 694.40 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 694.40 and 206.24 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 694.40 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/694.40 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 694.40 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 143,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,213.06/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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