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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 705.17 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 705.17 and 145.42 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 705.17 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/705.17 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 705.17 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 102,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,545.82/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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