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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.50, 702.92 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.50, 702.92 and 237.38 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.50 : 702.92 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.50/702.92 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.50x = 702.92 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.50x = 166,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,858.51/468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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