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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.96 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.96 and 146.04 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.96 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.96 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.96 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 103,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,098.40/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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