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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.67 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.67 and 146.40 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.67 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.67 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.67 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 103,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,455.76/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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