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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 706.86 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 706.86 and 146.61 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 706.86 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/706.86 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 706.86 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 103,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632.74/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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