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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.73, 706.16 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.73, 706.16 and 146.09 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.73 : 706.16 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.73/706.16 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.73x = 706.16 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.73x = 103,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,162.91/470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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