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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 700.20 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 700.20 and 250.40 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 700.20 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/700.20 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 700.20 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 175,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,330.08/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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