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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 702.84 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 702.84 and 208.30 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 702.84 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/702.84 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 702.84 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 146,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,401.57/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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