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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 700.92 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 700.92 and 236.03 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 700.92 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/700.92 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 700.92 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 165,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,438.15/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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