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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.27, 706.94 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.27, 706.94 and 146.67 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.27 : 706.94 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.27/706.94 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.27x = 706.94 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.27x = 103,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,686.89/471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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