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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 703.55 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 703.55 and 237.96 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 703.55 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/703.55 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 703.55 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 167,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,417.35/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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