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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.31, 707.09 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.31, 707.09 and 146.68 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.31 : 707.09 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.31/707.09 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.31x = 707.09 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.31x = 103,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,713.46/471.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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