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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 705.68 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 705.68 and 214 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 705.68 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/705.68 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 705.68 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 151,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,015.52/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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