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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 701.60 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 701.60 and 236.72 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 701.60 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/701.60 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 701.60 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 166,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,082.75/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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