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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 700.32 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 700.32 and 206.76 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 700.32 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/700.32 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 700.32 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 144,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,798.16/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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