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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 706.19 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 706.19 and 207.18 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 706.19 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/706.19 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 706.19 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 146,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,307.41/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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