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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 702.36 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 702.36 and 251.44 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 702.36 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/702.36 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 702.36 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 176,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,601.40/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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