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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.32 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.32 and 145.50 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.32 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.32 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.32 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 102,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,623.33/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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