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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 702.45 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 702.45 and 237.09 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 702.45 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/702.45 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 702.45 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 166,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,543.87/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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