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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 705.42 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 705.42 and 238.88 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 705.42 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/705.42 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 705.42 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 168,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,512.49/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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