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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 700.31 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 700.31 and 142.30 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 700.31 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/700.31 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 700.31 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 99,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,654.11/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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