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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.90, 706.38 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.90, 706.38 and 146.22 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.90 : 706.38 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.90/706.38 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.90x = 706.38 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.90x = 103,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,286.34/470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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