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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 703.96 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 703.96 and 212.63 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 703.96 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/703.96 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 703.96 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 149,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,678.96/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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