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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 699.66 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 699.66 and 206.18 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 699.66 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/699.66 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 699.66 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 144,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,252.40/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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