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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 701.21 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 701.21 and 236.22 is: 354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 701.21 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/701.21 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 701.21 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 165,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,639.83/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.57

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