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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.50, 707.32 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.50, 707.32 and 146.89 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.50 : 707.32 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.50/707.32 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.50x = 707.32 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.50x = 103,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,898.23/471.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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