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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 696.60 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 696.60 and 200.88 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 696.60 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/696.60 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 696.60 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 139,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,933.01/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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