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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 701.96 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 701.96 and 236.70 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 701.96 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/701.96 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 701.96 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 166,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,152.75/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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