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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.80, 706.30 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.80, 706.30 and 146.16 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.80 : 706.30 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.80/706.30 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.80x = 706.30 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.80x = 103,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,232.44/470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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