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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.40 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.40 and 242 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.40 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.40 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.40 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 170,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,706.80/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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