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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 701.06 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 701.06 and 236.09 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 701.06 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/701.06 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 701.06 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 165,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,513.26/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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