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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.48 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.48 and 208.14 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.48 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.48 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.48 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 146,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,214.19/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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