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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 703.71 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 703.71 and 238.21 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 703.71 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/703.71 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 703.71 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 167,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,629.00/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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