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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.11, 705.21 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.11, 705.21 and 145.47 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.11 : 705.21 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.11/705.21 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.11x = 705.21 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.11x = 102,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,586.17/470.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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