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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 700.74 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 700.74 and 236.12 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 700.74 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/700.74 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 700.74 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 165,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,455.23/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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