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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.31, 702.47 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.31, 702.47 and 211.51 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.31 : 702.47 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.31/702.47 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.31x = 702.47 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.31x = 148,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,574.86/468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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