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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.17, 705.98 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.17, 705.98 and 239.74 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.17 : 705.98 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.17/705.98 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.17x = 705.98 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.17x = 169,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,249.63/471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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