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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 696.36 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 696.36 and 207.56 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 696.36 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/696.36 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 696.36 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 144,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,539.00/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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