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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 698.06 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 698.06 and 208.88 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 698.06 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/698.06 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 698.06 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 145,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,807.80/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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