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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 704.58 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 704.58 and 238.44 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 704.58 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/704.58 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 704.58 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 168,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,000.06/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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