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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 695.75 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 695.75 and 203.85 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 695.75 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/695.75 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 695.75 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 141,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,827.62/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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