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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.50, 700.98 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.50, 700.98 and 207.50 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.50 : 700.98 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.50/700.98 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.50x = 700.98 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.50x = 145,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,453.35/467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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