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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 702.35 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 702.35 and 208.05 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 702.35 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/702.35 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 702.35 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 146,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,126.14/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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