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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.20 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.20 and 208.32 is: 312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.20 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.20 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.20 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 145,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,240.70/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.53

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