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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 703.04 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 703.04 and 237.39 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 703.04 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/703.04 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 703.04 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 166,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,895.26/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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