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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 704.07 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 704.07 and 235.07 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 704.07 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/704.07 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 704.07 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 165,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,504.56/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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