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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 705.02 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 705.02 and 145.39 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 705.02 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/705.02 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 705.02 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 102,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,502.86/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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