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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 707.47 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 707.47 and 146.90 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 707.47 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/707.47 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 707.47 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 103,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,928.74/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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