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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 705.48 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 705.48 and 239.16 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 705.48 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/705.48 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 705.48 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 168,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,722.60/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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