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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 703.42 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 703.42 and 241.32 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 703.42 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/703.42 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 703.42 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 169,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,749.31/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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