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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.50 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.50 and 236.67 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.50 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.50 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.50 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 166,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,024.01/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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