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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 698.72 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 698.72 and 206.32 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 698.72 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/698.72 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 698.72 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 144,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,159.91/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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