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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 703.32 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 703.32 and 144.25 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 703.32 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/703.32 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 703.32 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 101,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,453.91/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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