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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 706.20 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 706.20 and 146.16 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 706.20 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/706.20 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 706.20 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 103,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,218.19/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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