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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.90, 706.37 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.90, 706.37 and 146.25 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.90 : 706.37 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.90/706.37 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.90x = 706.37 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.90x = 103,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,305.88/470.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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