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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 700.83 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 700.83 and 207.17 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 700.83 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/700.83 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 700.83 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 145,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,190.95/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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