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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.96, 705 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.96, 705 and 145.37 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.96 : 705 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.96/705 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.96x = 705 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.96x = 102,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,485.85/469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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