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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 701.68 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 701.68 and 236.75 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 701.68 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/701.68 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 701.68 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 166,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,122.74/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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