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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 702.45 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 702.45 and 238.07 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 702.45 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/702.45 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 702.45 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 167,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,234.03/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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