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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 706.40 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 706.40 and 146.35 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 706.40 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/706.40 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 706.40 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 103,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,377.38/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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