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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 702.23 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 702.23 and 143.52 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 702.23 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/702.23 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 702.23 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 100,784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,784.05/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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