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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 697.74 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 697.74 and 205.23 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 697.74 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/697.74 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 697.74 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 143,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,197.18/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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