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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 702.37 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 702.37 and 236.96 is: 355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 702.37 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/702.37 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 702.37 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 166,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433.01/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.08

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