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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 701.26 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 701.26 and 236.39 is: 354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 701.26 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/701.26 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 701.26 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 165,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,766.75/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.73

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