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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.87, 703.17 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.87, 703.17 and 144.15 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.87 : 703.17 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.87/703.17 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.87x = 703.17 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.87x = 101,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,361.96/468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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