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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 709.85 and 242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 709.85 and 242.00 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 709.85 = 242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/709.85 = 242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 709.85 × 242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 171,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,780.06/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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