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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.93, 710.90 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.93, 710.90 and 242.17 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.93 : 710.90 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.93/710.90 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.93x = 710.90 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.93x = 172,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,158.65/473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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