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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.01, 703.64 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.01, 703.64 and 144.38 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.01 : 703.64 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.01/703.64 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.01x = 703.64 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.01x = 101,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590.82/469.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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