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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 703.44 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 703.44 and 144.36 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 703.44 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/703.44 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 703.44 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 101,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,548.60/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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