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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.95 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.95 and 235.91 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.95 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.95 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.95 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 165,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,358.49/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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