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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 702.64 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 702.64 and 143.76 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 702.64 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/702.64 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 702.64 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 101,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,011.53/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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