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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 705.18 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 705.18 and 210.02 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 705.18 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/705.18 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 705.18 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 148,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,098.38/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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