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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.67, 702.38 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.67, 702.38 and 237.73 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.67 : 702.38 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.67/702.38 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.67x = 702.38 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.67x = 166,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,976.80/468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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