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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 701.39 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 701.39 and 236.55 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 701.39 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/701.39 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 701.39 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 165,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,913.80/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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