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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.23, 705.57 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.23, 705.57 and 210.46 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.23 : 705.57 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.23/705.57 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.23x = 705.57 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.23x = 148,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494.26/470.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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