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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 702.89 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 702.89 and 237.63 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 702.89 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/702.89 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 702.89 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 167,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,026.56/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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