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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 701.87 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 701.87 and 236.93 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 701.87 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/701.87 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 701.87 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 166,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,289.37/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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