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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 705.68 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 705.68 and 210.38 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 705.68 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/705.68 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 705.68 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 148,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,456.38/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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