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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.33 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.33 and 235.86 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.33 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.33 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.33 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 165,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,176.33/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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