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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.15, 705.18 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.15, 705.18 and 145.52 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.15 : 705.18 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.15/705.18 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.15x = 705.18 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.15x = 102,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,614.27/470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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