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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 705.33 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 705.33 and 239.06 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 705.33 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/705.33 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 705.33 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 168,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616.19/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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