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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.26, 702.33 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.26, 702.33 and 237.06 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.26 : 702.33 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.26/702.33 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.26x = 702.33 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.26x = 166,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,494.35/468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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