Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.80, 704.92 and 242.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 470.80, 704.92 and 242.32 is: 362.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470.80 : 704.92 = 242.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470.80/704.92 = 242.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470.80x = 704.92 × 242.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470.80x = 170,816.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,816.21/470.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.82
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