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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 699.24 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 699.24 and 141.60 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 699.24 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/699.24 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 699.24 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 99,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012.38/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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