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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.66, 705.94 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.66, 705.94 and 146.00 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.66 : 705.94 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.66/705.94 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.66x = 705.94 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.66x = 103,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,068.64/470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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