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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 700.88 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 700.88 and 236.12 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 700.88 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/700.88 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 700.88 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 165,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,491.79/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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