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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 703.35 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 703.35 and 237.72 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 703.35 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/703.35 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 703.35 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 167,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,200.36/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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