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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 701.60 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 701.60 and 211.20 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 701.60 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/701.60 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 701.60 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 148,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,177.92/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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