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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.34, 699.92 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.34, 699.92 and 244.12 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.34 : 699.92 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.34/699.92 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.34x = 699.92 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.34x = 170,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,864.47/466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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