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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 705.08 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 705.08 and 239.00 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 705.08 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/705.08 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 705.08 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 168,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,516.48/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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