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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 704.16 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 704.16 and 238.50 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 704.16 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/704.16 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 704.16 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 167,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,942.16/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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