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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 700.80 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 700.80 and 236.20 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 700.80 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/700.80 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 700.80 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 165,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,528.96/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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