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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 702.15 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 702.15 and 236.98 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 702.15 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/702.15 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 702.15 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 166,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,395.51/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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