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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.71, 703.10 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.71, 703.10 and 144.04 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.71 : 703.10 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.71/703.10 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.71x = 703.10 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.71x = 101,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,270.29/468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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