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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 700.80 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 700.80 and 210.50 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 700.80 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/700.80 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 700.80 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 147,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,518.40/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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