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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.45, 704.20 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.45, 704.20 and 238.45 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.45 : 704.20 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.45/704.20 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.45x = 704.20 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.45x = 167,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,916.49/469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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