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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 702.33 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 702.33 and 121.52 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 702.33 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/702.33 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 702.33 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 85,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349.76/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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