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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 706.05 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 706.05 and 146.16 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 706.05 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/706.05 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 706.05 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 103,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,196.27/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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