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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 701.19 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 701.19 and 236.10 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 701.19 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/701.19 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 701.19 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 165,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,550.96/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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