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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 702.28 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 702.28 and 143.54 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 702.28 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/702.28 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 702.28 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 100,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,807.39/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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