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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 701.13 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 701.13 and 233.37 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 701.13 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/701.13 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 701.13 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 163,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,622.71/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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