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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.47 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.47 and 208.17 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.47 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.47 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.47 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 146,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,233.70/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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