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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.34, 699.40 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.34, 699.40 and 206.20 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.34 : 699.40 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.34/699.40 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.34x = 699.40 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.34x = 144,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,216.80/466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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