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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 699.23 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 699.23 and 141.53 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 699.23 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/699.23 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 699.23 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 98,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,958.88/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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