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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 703.14 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 703.14 and 212.26 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 703.14 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/703.14 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 703.14 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 149,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,248.50/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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