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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 710.48 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 710.48 and 242.28 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 710.48 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/710.48 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 710.48 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 172,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,135.09/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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