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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 706.84 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 706.84 and 239.88 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 706.84 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/706.84 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 706.84 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 169,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,556.78/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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