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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.09, 705.20 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.09, 705.20 and 145.49 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.09 : 705.20 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.09/705.20 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.09x = 705.20 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.09x = 102,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,595.29/470.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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