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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 710.23 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 710.23 and 239.22 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 710.23 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/710.23 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 710.23 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 169,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,899.41/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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