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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.72, 706.14 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.72, 706.14 and 146.04 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.72 : 706.14 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.72/706.14 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.72x = 706.14 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.72x = 103,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,124.69/470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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