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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.50, 701.55 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.50, 701.55 and 211 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.50 : 701.55 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.50/701.55 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.50x = 701.55 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.50x = 148,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,027.05/467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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