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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 707.24 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 707.24 and 146.74 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 707.24 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/707.24 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 707.24 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 103,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.40/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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