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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.51, 700.55 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.51, 700.55 and 207.36 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.51 : 700.55 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.51/700.55 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.51x = 700.55 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.51x = 145,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,265.79/467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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