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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.84, 703.26 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.84, 703.26 and 144.17 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.84 : 703.26 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.84/703.26 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.84x = 703.26 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.84x = 101,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,388.99/468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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