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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.19, 701.37 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.19, 701.37 and 236.39 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.19 : 701.37 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.19/701.37 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.19x = 701.37 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.19x = 165,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,798.61/468.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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