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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.42 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.42 and 208.27 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.42 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.42 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.42 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 146,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,294.28/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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