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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 707.01 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 707.01 and 146.82 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 707.01 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/707.01 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 707.01 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 103,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,803.21/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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