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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 705.44 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 705.44 and 141.28 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 705.44 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/705.44 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 705.44 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 99,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,663.15/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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