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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 710.10 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 710.10 and 242.03 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 710.10 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/710.10 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 710.10 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 171,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,867.28/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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