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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.83, 706.21 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.83, 706.21 and 146.19 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.83 : 706.21 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.83/706.21 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.83x = 706.21 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.83x = 103,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,239.56/470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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