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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 709.88 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 709.88 and 242.36 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 709.88 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/709.88 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 709.88 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 172,045.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,045.78/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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