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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 707.43 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 707.43 and 146.97 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 707.43 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/707.43 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 707.43 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 103,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,970.99/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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