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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 702.58 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 702.58 and 237.35 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 702.58 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/702.58 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 702.58 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 166,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,757.36/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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