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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.95, 705.08 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.95, 705.08 and 145.41 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.95 : 705.08 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.95/705.08 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.95x = 705.08 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.95x = 102,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,524.96/469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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