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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 700.40 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 700.40 and 142.31 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 700.40 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/700.40 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 700.40 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 99,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,676.03/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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