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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.87 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.87 and 236.37 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.87 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.87 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.87 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 166,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,846.49/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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