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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.27, 705.44 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.27, 705.44 and 145.67 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.27 : 705.44 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.27/705.44 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.27x = 705.44 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.27x = 102,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,758.28/470.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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