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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 700.74 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 700.74 and 236.36 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 700.74 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/700.74 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 700.74 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 165,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,626.91/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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