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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 703.88 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 703.88 and 238.12 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 703.88 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/703.88 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 703.88 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 167,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,607.91/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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