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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 702.68 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 702.68 and 238.11 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 702.68 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/702.68 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 702.68 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 167,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,313.94/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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