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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 700.89 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 700.89 and 236.23 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 700.89 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/700.89 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 700.89 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 165,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,571.24/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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