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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 706.88 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 706.88 and 146.66 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 706.88 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/706.88 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 706.88 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 103,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,671.02/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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