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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 706.21 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 706.21 and 146.04 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 706.21 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/706.21 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 706.21 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 103,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,131.90/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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