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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 699.99 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 699.99 and 142.23 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 699.99 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/699.99 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 699.99 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 99,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,559.58/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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