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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.52 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.52 and 210.22 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.52 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.52 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.52 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 148,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,314.41/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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