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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 703.18 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 703.18 and 144.16 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 703.18 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/703.18 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 703.18 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 101,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,370.43/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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