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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 708.15 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 708.15 and 240.84 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 708.15 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/708.15 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 708.15 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 170,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,550.85/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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