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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 704.26 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 704.26 and 238.39 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 704.26 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/704.26 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 704.26 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 167,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,888.54/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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