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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 705.47 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 705.47 and 239.07 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 705.47 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/705.47 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 705.47 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 168,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,655.52/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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