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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 706.20 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 706.20 and 210.73 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 706.20 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/706.20 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 706.20 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 148,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,817.53/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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