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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 703.14 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 703.14 and 237.53 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 703.14 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/703.14 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 703.14 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 167,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,013.77/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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