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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 703.89 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 703.89 and 238.23 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 703.89 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/703.89 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 703.89 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 167,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,687.71/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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