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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.86, 705.78 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.86, 705.78 and 239.29 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.86 : 705.78 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.86/705.78 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.86x = 705.78 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.86x = 168,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,886.10/470.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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