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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 705.18 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 705.18 and 145.47 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 705.18 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/705.18 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 705.18 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 102,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,581.93/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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