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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 705.17 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 705.17 and 239.04 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 705.17 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/705.17 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 705.17 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 168,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,563.84/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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