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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 705.12 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 705.12 and 238.87 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 705.12 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/705.12 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 705.12 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 168,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,432.01/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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