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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.14, 705.65 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.14, 705.65 and 239.19 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.14 : 705.65 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.14/705.65 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.14x = 705.65 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.14x = 168,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,784.42/470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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