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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 705.04 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 705.04 and 145.42 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 705.04 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/705.04 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 705.04 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 102,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,524.79/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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