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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 706.98 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 706.98 and 146.60 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 706.98 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/706.98 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 706.98 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 103,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,639.73/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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