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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 706.08 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 706.08 and 239.44 is: 359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 706.08 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/706.08 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 706.08 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 169,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,063.80/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.22

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