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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 705.36 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 705.36 and 145.49 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 705.36 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/705.36 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 705.36 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 102,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,622.83/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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