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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 701.73 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 701.73 and 236.59 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 701.73 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/701.73 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 701.73 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 166,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,020.55/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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