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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.15, 706.50 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.15, 706.50 and 146.34 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.15 : 706.50 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.15/706.50 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.15x = 706.50 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.15x = 103,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,389.21/471.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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