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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 700.92 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 700.92 and 207.42 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 700.92 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/700.92 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 700.92 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 145,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,384.83/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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