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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 696.66 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 696.66 and 204.18 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 696.66 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/696.66 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 696.66 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 142,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,244.04/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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