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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 703.30 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 703.30 and 144.14 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 703.30 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/703.30 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 703.30 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 101,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,373.66/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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