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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 700.71 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 700.71 and 207.08 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 700.71 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/700.71 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 700.71 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 145,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,101.37/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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