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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 703.08 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 703.08 and 237.44 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 703.08 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/703.08 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 703.08 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 166,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,939.32/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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