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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 705.60 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 705.60 and 214.08 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 705.60 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/705.60 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 705.60 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 151,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,054.85/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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