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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.20, 702.21 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.20, 702.21 and 143.49 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.20 : 702.21 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.20/702.21 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.20x = 702.21 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.20x = 100,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,756.60/468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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