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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 697.02 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 697.02 and 208 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 697.02 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/697.02 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 697.02 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 144,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,980.16/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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