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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 703.58 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 703.58 and 238.23 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 703.58 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/703.58 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 703.58 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 167,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,610.93/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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