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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 708.35 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 708.35 and 241.13 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 708.35 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/708.35 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 708.35 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 170,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,801.02/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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