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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 702.98 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 702.98 and 237.83 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 702.98 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/702.98 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 702.98 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 167,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,189.73/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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