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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 701.11 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 701.11 and 236.40 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 701.11 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/701.11 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 701.11 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 165,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,742.40/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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