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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 703.08 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 703.08 and 205.44 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 703.08 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/703.08 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 703.08 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 144,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,440.76/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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