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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.96, 705.03 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.96, 705.03 and 145.31 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.96 : 705.03 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.96/705.03 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.96x = 705.03 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.96x = 102,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,449.67/469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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