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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 699.52 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 699.52 and 209.76 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 699.52 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/699.52 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 699.52 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 146,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,731.32/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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