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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 704.22 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 704.22 and 238.32 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 704.22 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/704.22 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 704.22 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 167,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,829.71/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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