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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 702.07 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 702.07 and 236.87 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 702.07 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/702.07 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 702.07 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 166,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,299.32/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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