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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 702.10 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 702.10 and 208.20 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 702.10 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/702.10 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 702.10 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 146,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,177.22/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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