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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.36, 705.68 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.36, 705.68 and 145.78 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.36 : 705.68 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.36/705.68 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.36x = 705.68 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.36x = 102,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,874.03/470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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