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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 706.20 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 706.20 and 210.50 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 706.20 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/706.20 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 706.20 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 148,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,651.57/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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