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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.41, 702.65 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.41, 702.65 and 237.03 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.41 : 702.65 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.41/702.65 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.41x = 702.65 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.41x = 166,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,547.94/468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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