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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 701.01 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 701.01 and 236.32 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 701.01 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/701.01 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 701.01 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 165,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,660.93/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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