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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 704.83 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 704.83 and 238.80 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 704.83 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/704.83 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 704.83 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 168,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,313.40/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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