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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.68, 702.84 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.68, 702.84 and 237.41 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.68 : 702.84 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.68/702.84 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.68x = 702.84 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.68x = 166,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,863.00/468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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