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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 703.46 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 703.46 and 144.35 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 703.46 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/703.46 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 703.46 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 101,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,540.57/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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