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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 704.17 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 704.17 and 239.11 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 704.17 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/704.17 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 704.17 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 168,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,374.09/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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