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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 701.16 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 701.16 and 204.04 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 701.16 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/701.16 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 701.16 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 143,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,064.69/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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