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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 702.67 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 702.67 and 240.82 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 702.67 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/702.67 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 702.67 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 169,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,216.99/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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