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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 702.35 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 702.35 and 143.61 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 702.35 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/702.35 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 702.35 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 100,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,864.48/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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