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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.30, 706.97 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.30, 706.97 and 239.54 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.30 : 706.97 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.30/706.97 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.30x = 706.97 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.30x = 169,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,347.59/471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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