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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 704.07 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 704.07 and 238.45 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 704.07 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/704.07 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 704.07 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 167,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,884.30/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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