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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 703.46 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 703.46 and 237.70 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 703.46 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/703.46 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 703.46 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 167,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,212.44/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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