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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.85, 706.03 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.85, 706.03 and 146.14 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.85 : 706.03 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.85/706.03 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.85x = 706.03 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.85x = 103,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,179.22/470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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