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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 702.72 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 702.72 and 208.19 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 702.72 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/702.72 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 702.72 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 146,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,295.76/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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