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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 703.86 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 703.86 and 235.47 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 703.86 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/703.86 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 703.86 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 165,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,737.91/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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