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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705.24 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 705.24 and 210.08 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 705.24 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/705.24 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 705.24 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 148,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,156.82/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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