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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 703.88 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 703.88 and 238.16 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 703.88 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/703.88 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 703.88 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 167,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,636.06/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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