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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.34 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.34 and 211 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.34 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.34 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.34 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 147,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,982.74/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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