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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 705.51 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 705.51 and 242.50 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 705.51 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/705.51 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 705.51 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 171,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,086.18/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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