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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 698.99 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 698.99 and 205.85 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 698.99 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/698.99 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 698.99 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 143,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,887.81/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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