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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 703.62 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 703.62 and 237.87 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 703.62 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/703.62 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 703.62 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 167,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,370.09/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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