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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 706.32 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 706.32 and 210.87 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 706.32 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/706.32 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 706.32 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 148,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,941.70/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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