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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.21 and 210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.21 and 210.19 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.21 = 210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.21 = 210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.21 × 210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 148,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,224.56/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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