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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 697.12 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 697.12 and 205.28 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 697.12 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/697.12 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 697.12 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 143,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,104.79/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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