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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.25, 698.19 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.25, 698.19 and 208.75 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.25 : 698.19 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.25/698.19 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.25x = 698.19 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.25x = 145,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,747.16/465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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