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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705.54 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 705.54 and 213.50 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 705.54 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/705.54 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 705.54 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 150,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,632.79/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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