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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 700.26 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 700.26 and 206.64 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 700.26 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/700.26 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 700.26 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 144,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,701.73/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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