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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 702.28 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 702.28 and 211.50 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 702.28 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/702.28 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 702.28 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 148,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,532.22/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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