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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.51 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.51 and 214.02 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.51 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.51 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.51 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 150,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,993.25/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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