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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 704.14 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 704.14 and 180.88 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 704.14 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/704.14 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 704.14 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 127,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,364.84/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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