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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.83 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.83 and 237.33 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.83 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.83 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.83 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 166,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,801.90/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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