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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 702.85 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 702.85 and 237.58 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 702.85 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/702.85 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 702.85 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 166,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,983.10/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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