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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.97 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.97 and 207.28 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.97 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.97 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.97 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 145,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,295.31/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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