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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 703.28 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 703.28 and 237.63 is: 356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 703.28 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/703.28 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 703.28 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 167,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,123.66/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.35

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