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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 708.32 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 708.32 and 240.85 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 708.32 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/708.32 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 708.32 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 170,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,598.87/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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