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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 703.46 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 703.46 and 238.31 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 703.46 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/703.46 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 703.46 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 167,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,642.12/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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