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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.30, 705.39 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.30, 705.39 and 145.69 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.30 : 705.39 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.30/705.39 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.30x = 705.39 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.30x = 102,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,768.27/470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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