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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 707.34 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 707.34 and 146.85 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 707.34 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/707.34 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 707.34 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 103,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,872.88/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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