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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466, 699.27 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466, 699.27 and 209.50 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466 : 699.27 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466/699.27 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466x = 699.27 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466x = 146,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,497.07/466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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