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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.14, 705.57 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.14, 705.57 and 210.04 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.14 : 705.57 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.14/705.57 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.14x = 705.57 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.14x = 148,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,197.92/470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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