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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 705.19 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 705.19 and 145.41 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 705.19 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/705.19 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 705.19 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 102,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,541.68/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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