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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 705.33 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 705.33 and 145.65 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 705.33 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/705.33 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 705.33 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 102,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,731.31/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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