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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.71, 706.20 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.71, 706.20 and 146.08 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.71 : 706.20 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.71/706.20 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.71x = 706.20 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.71x = 103,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,161.70/470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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