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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 701.68 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 701.68 and 236.53 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 701.68 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/701.68 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 701.68 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 165,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,968.37/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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