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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.00, 705.31 and 209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.00, 705.31 and 209.91 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.00 : 705.31 = 209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.00/705.31 = 209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.00x = 705.31 × 209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.00x = 148,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,051.26/470.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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