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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 702.97 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 702.97 and 237.89 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 702.97 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/702.97 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 702.97 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 167,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,230.70/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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