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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 700.88 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 700.88 and 236.64 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 700.88 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/700.88 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 700.88 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 165,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,855.06/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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