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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 704.09 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 704.09 and 238.30 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 704.09 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/704.09 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 704.09 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 167,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,783.46/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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