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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 700.17 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 700.17 and 235.69 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 700.17 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/700.17 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 700.17 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 165,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,024.37/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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