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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.14, 706.83 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.14, 706.83 and 239.94 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.14 : 706.83 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.14/706.83 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.14x = 706.83 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.14x = 169,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,596.79/471.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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