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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 702.39 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 702.39 and 208.35 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 702.39 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/702.39 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 702.39 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 146,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,343.35/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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