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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 702.33 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 702.33 and 208.17 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 702.33 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/702.33 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 702.33 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 146,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,204.04/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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