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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 701.80 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 701.80 and 236.44 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 701.80 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/701.80 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 701.80 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 165,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,931.84/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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