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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 696.23 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 696.23 and 204.08 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 696.23 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/696.23 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 696.23 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 142,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,082.12/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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