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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 702.21 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 702.21 and 233.79 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 702.21 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/702.21 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 702.21 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 164,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,170.26/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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