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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.49, 705.78 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.49, 705.78 and 145.88 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.49 : 705.78 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.49/705.78 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.49x = 705.78 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.49x = 102,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,954.93/470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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