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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.08 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.08 and 236.28 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.08 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.08 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.08 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 165,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,651.18/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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