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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 700.56 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 700.56 and 207.12 is: 310.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 700.56 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/700.56 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 700.56 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 145,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,099.99/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.41

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