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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.05, 705.16 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.05, 705.16 and 210.14 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.05 : 705.16 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.05/705.16 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.05x = 705.16 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.05x = 148,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,184.49/470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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