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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.25, 707.18 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.25, 707.18 and 266.22 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.25 : 707.18 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.25/707.18 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.25x = 707.18 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.25x = 188,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,265.46/471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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