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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 702.18 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 702.18 and 233.82 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 702.18 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/702.18 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 702.18 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 164,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,183.32/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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