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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.05, 705.07 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.05, 705.07 and 145.42 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.05 : 705.07 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.05/705.07 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.05x = 705.07 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.05x = 102,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,529.70/470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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