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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 702.32 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 702.32 and 143.66 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 702.32 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/702.32 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 702.32 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 100,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,896.33/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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