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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 705.37 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 705.37 and 238.96 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 705.37 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/705.37 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 705.37 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 168,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,555.22/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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