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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 700.48 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 700.48 and 207.06 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 700.48 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/700.48 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 700.48 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 145,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,041.39/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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