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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 700.65 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 700.65 and 211.02 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 700.65 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/700.65 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 700.65 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 147,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,851.16/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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