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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 701.36 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 701.36 and 251.68 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 701.36 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/701.36 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 701.36 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 176,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,518.28/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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