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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 708.33 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 708.33 and 241.09 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 708.33 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/708.33 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 708.33 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 170,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,771.28/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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