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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 700.25 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 700.25 and 206.70 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 700.25 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/700.25 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 700.25 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 144,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,741.95/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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