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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 705.78 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 705.78 and 146.00 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 705.78 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/705.78 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 705.78 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 103,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,045.64/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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