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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 704.15 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 704.15 and 238.19 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 704.15 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/704.15 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 704.15 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 167,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,722.06/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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