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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 703.50 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 703.50 and 144.28 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 703.50 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/703.50 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 703.50 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 101,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,500.98/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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