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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.48, 704.76 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.48, 704.76 and 242 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.48 : 704.76 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.48/704.76 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.48x = 704.76 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.48x = 170,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,551.92/470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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