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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 703.33 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 703.33 and 144.24 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 703.33 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/703.33 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 703.33 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 101,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,448.32/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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