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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 697.12 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 697.12 and 201.22 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 697.12 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/697.12 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 697.12 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 140,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,274.48/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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