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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 701.58 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 701.58 and 236.44 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 701.58 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/701.58 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 701.58 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 165,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,881.58/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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