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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 701.02 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 701.02 and 236.08 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 701.02 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/701.02 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 701.02 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 165,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,493.30/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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