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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 704.55 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 704.55 and 238.25 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 704.55 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/704.55 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 704.55 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 167,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,859.04/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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