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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 702.12 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 702.12 and 143.44 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 702.12 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/702.12 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 702.12 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 100,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,710.07/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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