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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 705.68 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 705.68 and 265.22 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 705.68 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/705.68 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 705.68 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 187,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,160.45/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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