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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 704.46 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 704.46 and 238.40 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 704.46 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/704.46 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 704.46 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 167,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,943.26/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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