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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 702.30 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 702.30 and 143.58 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 702.30 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/702.30 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 702.30 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 100,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,836.23/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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