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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 705.73 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 705.73 and 239.42 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 705.73 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/705.73 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 705.73 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 168,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,965.88/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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