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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 699.30 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 699.30 and 206.42 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 699.30 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/699.30 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 699.30 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 144,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,349.51/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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