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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 700.97 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 700.97 and 207.25 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 700.97 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/700.97 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 700.97 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 145,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,276.03/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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