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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 701.97 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 701.97 and 143.31 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 701.97 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/701.97 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 701.97 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 100,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,599.32/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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