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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 707.57 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 707.57 and 240.80 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 707.57 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/707.57 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 707.57 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 170,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,382.86/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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