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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.35 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.35 and 146.35 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.35 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.35 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.35 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 103,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370.79/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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